July 15, 2010 - Riddle Quest

Sixteen young people have been on a four-week quest to learn as much as they can about theater. They have been studying acting, voice, movement, storytelling and mask-making with professionals in those fields through Summer Camp 2010 at Oak Park River Forest Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Ave., Oak Park. "They're working really hard," reported camp director Megan Wells.

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Sixteen young people will perform "Riddle Quest," as part of the Summer Camp 2010 at Oak Park River Forest Performing Arts Center.

The 9- to 12-year-olds will showcase what they've learned by performing "Riddle Quest," 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, July 17.

"'Riddle Quest' is a piece that I wrote three years ago for a drama club at Ogden Elementary School (in La Grange), Wells said. "It is from an old King Arthur legend. It's content the kids need to be exposed to for literacy development." It's also an exciting, highly theatrical tale of nobility and relationships.

Wells said the script includes verse and other acting challenges. "It sets a high bar for them and they're coming up to the level."

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for children under 5.